Is international reference pricing coming to the US?

Perhaps this is what President Trump is exploring. Reuters reports: Drugmakers have been warned that the Trump Administration is considering linking U.S. medicine prices to lower amounts paid by other developed countries, according to two company sources who called the option the pharmaceutical industry’s top concern.Both sources, who were not authorized to speak publicly, said…

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A deeper dive into drug revenue and cost

Many people don’t understand why pharmaceuticals cost so much money. Don’t pharmaceutical companies make a lot of money? The answer is ‘yes’, but only if the drugs are successful. A paper by Wouters et al. (2024) found that: Based on data for 361 of 558 new therapeutic agents approved over the study period (median follow-up…

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Navigating the Build vs. Buy Debate for Member Engagement Solutions

The evolving landscape of healthcare demands that health plans continuously refine their engagement strategies, making this decision more critical than ever. Plan leaders must consider key factors, including cost, speed, scalability, and effectiveness, to guide them toward the most impactful approach. The post Navigating the Build vs. Buy Debate for Member Engagement Solutions appeared first…

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